The Provocation St. Patrick's Day has been turned into a party for the world. But Patrick was a slave who returned to his captors to preach the Gospel. Real faith is built on sacrifice, not luck. Scripture "But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you." (Matthew 5:44). Point to … Continue reading Lent Day 28 – Mar. 17th
Daily Scripture Series – Mar. 17th
"Who am I, Lord God, and what is my family, that you have brought me this far?" (1 Chronicles 17:16). A pilot and his two daughters took off from Soldotna, Alaska, on a sightseeing trip. Their small plane, however, never made it to its destination. After several local pilots began searching for the missing aircraft, … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – Mar. 17th
Lent Day 27 – Mar. 16th
The Provocation We love to talk about "unconditional love," but we hate talking about "unconditional Lordship." You can't have Jesus as your Savior if you refuse Him as your King. Scripture "Why do you call me, 'Lord, Lord,' and do not do what I say?" (Luke 6:46). Point to Ponder Calling Jesus "Lord" isn't a … Continue reading Lent Day 27 – Mar. 16th
Daily Scripture Series – Mar. 16th
"A person who wrongs another...must confess the sin they have committed. They must make full restitution for the wrong they have done." (Numbers 5:6-7). A judge used a unique approach to address shoplifting-sentencing offenders to wash cars in a local store's parking lot as part of their community service. He hoped it would deter future … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – Mar. 16th
We Are Called to Be Light
"...for once you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord; walk as children of light (for the fruit of light is found in all that is good and right and true), and try to learn what is pleasing to the Lord. Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness, but instead … Continue reading We Are Called to Be Light
Lent Day 26 – Mar. 15th
The Provocation People say "the Bible is outdated." Actually, the Bible is the only thing in this world that isn't outdated because Truth doesn't have an expiration date. Scripture "The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God endures forever." (Isaiah 40:8). Point to Ponder When the "thought police" tell you … Continue reading Lent Day 26 – Mar. 15th
No Thought Police 